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adulazione

flattery

noun ah-doo-lah-tsee-OH-neh Rare

Origin: Latin 'adulatio' (fawning)

Also means

adulation

Usage Note

Adulazione carries a strongly negative connotation of excessive, insincere praise — closer to 'sycophancy' than simple compliment. A related verb is adulare (to flatter). Do not confuse with adorazione (adoration, worship), which is heartfelt.

Examples

"La sua adulazione era del tutto falsa."

Natural Translation

His flattery was completely false.

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